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How is pharmacy practice classified based on the setting?
How is pharmacy practice classified based on the setting?
- Public or private pharmacy
- Community or institutional pharmacy (correct)
- Clinical or non-clinical pharmacy
- Retail or wholesale pharmacy
What is the aim of pharmacy practice?
What is the aim of pharmacy practice?
- To promote alternative medicine practices
- To ensure the safe, effective, and affordable use of medications (correct)
- To manufacture medications for commercial use
- To conduct clinical trials for new drugs
What is considered clinical pharmacy in the context of pharmacy practice?
What is considered clinical pharmacy in the context of pharmacy practice?
- Managing pharmaceutical industry operations
- Providing direct patient care in the community or institutional pharmacies (correct)
- Compounding and dispensing of medications
- Conducting research on new drug formulations
What are some of the traditional roles included in the scope of pharmacy practice?
What are some of the traditional roles included in the scope of pharmacy practice?
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What are pharmacists considered as in the context of drug therapy?
What are pharmacists considered as in the context of drug therapy?
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Pharmacy Practice Classification
- Pharmacy practice is classified into different settings, including: • Community pharmacy practice • Hospital pharmacy practice • Clinical pharmacy practice • Industrial pharmacy practice • Academic pharmacy practice • Governmental pharmacy practice
Aim of Pharmacy Practice
- The primary aim of pharmacy practice is to ensure safe, effective, and rational use of medicines to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Clinical Pharmacy
- Clinical pharmacy involves the direct provision of patient care services, including: • Patient counseling • Medication therapy management • Disease state management • Pharmacokinetic consultation • Therapeutic drug monitoring
Traditional Roles in Pharmacy Practice
- Traditional roles in pharmacy practice include: • Dispensing and compounding of medications • Manufacturing and quality control of pharmaceutical products • Research and development of new medications • Education and training of pharmacy students and professionals
Role of Pharmacists in Drug Therapy
- Pharmacists are considered drug therapy experts, responsible for: • Designing, implementing, and monitoring patient-specific drug therapy plans • Ensuring optimal drug therapy outcomes through patient education and counseling • Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care
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